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Good morning, I’m Poppy Gradwell, here to bring you the latest headlines in Hampshire.

Top news today – the government are introducing a new scheme called the National Scholarship Programme. The scheme is an attempt to help university students across the UK cope with the increase in tuition fees.

Caroline Hildrew, student advisor at the University of Winchester, explains the programme.

Audio Insert:             Caroline Hildrew Final

In words:                    What they’re saying is…

Out words:                 …shouldn’t be deterred

Duration:                    0’24”

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University students are struggling to find accommodation. Paul Cole, manager of Personal Homefinders talks about this ongoing problem.

Audio Insert:             Paul Cole Final

In words:                    There is still in Winchester I think…

Out words:                 … whose groups we can’t now facilitate

Duration:                    0’13”

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In other news, The Hampshire county council are planning to spend £3.7million to ensure high speed broadband connections. Raymond Ellis, the executive member for economic development and rural affairs said “we can’t afford not to do this.”

Individual financial assessments are going to be introduced for people who require adult social care. Felicity Hindsman, the executive member for adult social care, said that the current system is “not fair… the new policy will mean people need only pay what they can afford.”

And finally, there are still ongoing costs from the snowfall in Hampshire last winter, with £2million needed to replenish the salt stock which were used to grit the roads.

I’m Poppy Gradwell, bringing you the top news on the hour every hour.